All Chapters of Beneath the Ashes, He Rose: Chapter 41
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Chapter 41: Camilla’s Offer
The scent of velvet and cigar smoke filled the room, a mixture of wealth and secrets. When Tatiana opened the manila folder, her fingers shook, and the files inside spoke secrets she never would have imagined. Her eyes darted from the papers to the woman in front of her, alert and poised like a viper about to attack, and her mind raced.Camilla watched Tatiana intently, a calculating smirk tugging at her lips. In a voice both melodic and laced with derision, she asked, "Did you really think he was dead?"The sharp sound of Tatiana slamming the folder closed pierced the quiet like a dagger. With a low, angry voice, she muttered, "How dare you?" The revelation's shock was merciless and brutal, like a smack across the face. "You've known for how long?""Long enough," Camilla said coolly, crossing the room with predatory ease. "Your husband, Alexander, bribed officials, using stashed money, and a jail physician staged his death. But you wouldn't know that. Not while you played the grievin
Chapter 42: Coma Awakening
The sterile silence of the room felt oppressive. The only sounds in the room were the gentle buzz of the ventilator, the faint rustle of nurses' shoes on the linoleum floor, and the steady, soft beep of the heart monitor. Isabella sat beside her mother's bedside, staring down at her with her fingers holding the edge of the pristine white blanket. She refused to leave her side, even though her eyes were puffy from sobbing.Tatiana lay there, her face white, her features taut in what must have been slumber. The doctors had argued that the sedatives had been required. There was nothing they could do. Her body needed to be repaired because it had taken too much. Isabella, however, was aware of a problem. She wondered whether the silence was more sinister than any sound because she could feel it in her bones, the tremble in her chest."Mom?" Isabella's voice cracked like thin ice as she whispered.No one answered. Tatiana's lips were slightly parted, as if she were ensnared in the web of s
Chapter 43: Uncle’s Vow
Except for the slow clang of metal against wood, the shuffling of feet on the floor, and the thud of blades slashing through the air, the gym was quiet. Harrison was standing at the edge of the large room, watching everything that Mira did. He had deep wrinkles on his face from years of suffering and sacrifice, and his hands were in the pockets of his black leather jacket. As she repeatedly took aim and the knife sliced through the air with accuracy, his steely, calculating eyes never left her.She was keen, unyielding, and resolute.An old burlap sack packed with sand served as the makeshift target, and Mira, a mere teenager, stood tall and determined in front of it. Her small, thin fingers gripped the knife's hilt as she assumed her stance, her forehead wrinkling with concentration. She wasn't merely trying to throw accurately. She was aiming for something more profound: dominance.Furthermore, Harrison's stake in her achievement was obvious. He had stated unequivocally that Mira wa
Chapter 44: Senate Ambition
Victoria strode through the wide hallways of the Harrington building, the spotless floors shining beneath her heels. Each step was a purposeful piercing of the dense atmosphere of anxiety that had descended upon the building, and the light click of her shoes reverberated in the still room. She was on the verge of making history; she would soon win the Senate election, which would be her greatest accomplishment and secure her permanent position in politics.But she had more in mind than merely winning. It was the leverage, the power, the total control that accompanied it.As she arrived at the end of the hallway, she fixed her gaze on the door in front of her, which had the words "Board Room" engraved in gold on its gleaming glass. The smell of leather and freshly brewed coffee, the faint murmur of discussion, the buzz of ambition, and everyone's attention were drawn to her as she walked in.Victoria had always felt comfortable in the boardroom, which was as elegant and luxurious as ev
Chapter 45: Secret Bump
Tatiana's fingertips touched the sides of her big belly as she stood in front of the mirror. Long shadows were created on the marble floors as the moonlight streamed through the window, bathing the space in a gentle radiance. She inhaled deeply and steadied herself, adjusting the black silk robe that clung loosely to her body. She felt as though the secret she kept was weighing her down more and more each day.She was both relieved and frightened that Harrison had not yet suspected. He was so preoccupied with his own problems and goals. She nearly thought she could keep this a secret for all time, where only she would be aware of it. However, her physique conveyed a different message.She kept her fingers on the tiny, unseen lump under her robe. twins. The realization still made her head race, but she refused to accept it. How could this occur at this time? After all, how could this have happened?She let out a trembling breath, attempting to calm the nervous flutter in her chest. The
Chapter 46: Break Sirens
Sharp and unsettling, the scream of metal reverberated through the penthouse's deserted hallways. Tatiana's palm shook a little as she clutched the trigger of the safe panel concealed in the marble wall, her eyes leaping to the rows of display screens that flickered before her. Once more, Benjamin escaped their grasp, vanishing like a ghost into smoke, leaving only the tumultuous video of a jail riot. She typed in the commands that would lock down the entire building while her fingers hovered over the buttons in a deliberate, methodical motion. The penthouse was now completely under lockdown when the sirens started to shriek, their sharp sound piercing the tension. She had anticipated this. Always be ready. With calculating dark eyes, Grayson-2 stepped forward and placed a heavy black bag full of explosives on the ground. The storm that was building in the pit of her stomach was a sharp contrast to the sirens' soft murmur. She was just as dangerous as Benjamin. She had also discover
Chapter 47: Toybox Phantom
When Tatiana brought the mask up to the faint light in Mira's room, her hands shook. Its familiar weight, now frigid, served as a chilly reminder of all she had attempted to hide. Her thinking would not stop, even though her heart was thumping in her chest. Through the microchip in the lining of the mask, she could hear the faint but distinct throb of Alexander's heartbeat. Beside her, Mira remained mute as she watched her mother with wide eyes, bewildered, terrified, and unable to fully grasp the magnitude of what was happening. The girl's naive eyes lingered on the mask while she reached out to touch it with trembling, small hands. "Mom?" Mira's gentle, inquisitive voice cut through the tension in the room. "Why are you so upset?" For a moment, Tatiana's eyes softened, and her fingers curled around the mask, gripping it too firmly. To reassure her, she tried to explain, but she knew it was just the beginning. The start of something more sinister, something that would put her cap
Chapter 48: Political Bed
Tension was in the air in the penthouse. Harrison's thoughts were racing with the ramifications of Victoria's request as he stood by the window, gazing out at the expansive metropolis below. Tonight, nothing seemed as dazzling as it used to, even if the city lights shimmered like a thousand tiny stars. His mind raced as he contemplated his next course of action, each one fraught with danger and creating a complex web of issues.Behind him, Victoria's presence weighed heavily on the space. Her eyes were waiting for his response, and he could feel them on his back. In his head, he could hear her telling him to choose wisely. Was that the right decision, though? Did it simply represent the lesser of two evils?"Well?" Victoria's silky, forceful voice cut through the quiet. "Are you going to answer me, Harrison?"His eyes were icy as he turned to look at her. "Are you certain that this is what we require? "Marriage for votes?"Victoria grinned, as though the concept was merely a business
Chapter 49: Baited Breath
The moonlight cast long shadows through the penthouse windows, as though the darkness was closing in. Tatiana stood by the fireplace, her fingers absently tracing the edge of her glass, the sound of crackling wood filling the silence. Her mind was a million miles away, piecing together the chaos that had unfolded in the past few days. Harrison's decision to marry Victoria had only deepened the chasm between them. Now, more than ever, she could feel the weight of the empire they were building, and the destruction that came with it.She hadn't seen Harrison since their conversation. He was lost in the labyrinth of his own plans, tangled in Victoria's promises. The thought made her stomach twist. He had always been a man of ambition, but this? This was something darker, more dangerous.A sudden knock at the door broke her thoughts, sharp and insistent. Her pulse quickened, but she masked her surprise as she made her way to answer it. As she opened the door, she was met with a figure she
Chapter 50: Bunker Resurrection
Tatiana stood by herself in the penthouse, her gaze adrift and her breath short. The air appeared to be crushed out of her lungs by the weight of the deal and the ultimatum that hung between her and Benjamin. Now, Gabrielle was in charge of her life and the twins. She still had the twins to keep safe. What if, however, this was all a game? What if Benjamin had already decided what he was going to do before she did? What if the worst had already occurred by the time she got to Gabrielle? Her mind twisted in knots at the questions, but now doubt was out of the question—just action. She was startled out of her reverie when her phone vibrated. An unidentified number appeared on the screen. She paused only a moment before responding. The voice on the other line said, "Tatiana," and it was icy, strange, and yet all too familiar. "You've made your choice, haven't you?" Her blood froze. That voice was familiar to her. She exhaled, "Alexander…" with a tone of incredulity. After a moment